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South African Population Research Infrastructure Network (SAPRIN) is a network[1] or a partnership [2] or a platform[3] of stakeholders, public and academic institutions, aiming to produce high-quality research.[2] SAPRIN is funded by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and is hosted by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC).[4] SAPRIN offers universities, science councils and other organizations, a harmonized, distributed and national research platform.[5] The platform acts a collaborative space, local scientists are fostered and nurtured, and prepares the next generation of researchers.It also streamlines the research process, and reduces costs, which yields improved programme delivery and health outcomes.[2] SAPRIN is part of the Department of Science and Innovationwho are working to improve research capacity. SAPRIN launched its work in the 2016/2017 financial year.[6]

Nodes

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The network, partnership or platform consists of a Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) with six Nodes (three urban and three rural).[7]

Rural nodes

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  1. Wits Rural, based in Agincourt, established in 1992 by Wits and the SAMRC[8] in 1992 Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga[9]
  2. AHRI (Africa Health Research Institute) established in 2000 and based in Somkhele and Durban [10][11]
  3. DIMAMO, established in 1996 by the University of Limpopo Population Health Research Centre. (PHRC) [12] Located in the Eastern Region of Capricorn District, Limpopo.

Urban Nodes

  1. USINGA (Umlazi Surveillance Initiative to Nurture Grassroots Action)established in 2023, located in Umlazi.[13]
  2. GRT (Gauteng Research Triangle), founded in 2019 is an initiative taken by the VCs of UP, Wits and UJ to jointly create a trans-disciplinary research platform[14][15]
  3. C-SHARO (Cape Town Systematic Healthcare Action Research Project) jointly led by the Western Cape Government: Health and Wellness (WCGHW), the City of Cape Town, and five academic institutions[16]

Policymakers and researchers

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Those researchers who are committed to supporting evidence-based research, improving the health and wellbeing of South African communities and contributing to healthy communities, use these platforms to build a responsive research infrastructure in South Africa.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "South African Population Research Infrastructure Network | SAMRC". www.samrc.ac.za. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  2. ^ a b c "South African Population Research Infrastructure Network (SAPRIN)". saprin.mrc.ac.za. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  3. ^ "South African Population Research Infrastructure Network (SAPRIN)". saprin.mrc.ac.za. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  4. ^ "SAPRIN launches two urban nodes to improve South African epidemic response". University of Johannesburg News. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  5. ^ "South African Population Research Infrastructure Network (SAPRIN) – NSTF". Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  6. ^ https://saprin.mrc.ac.za/SAPRINStudyProtocol.pdf
  7. ^ "South African Population Research Infrastructure Network (SAPRIN)". saprin.mrc.ac.za.
  8. ^ "Medical Research Council of South Africa (MRC) | South African Government".
  9. ^ "Agincourt - Wits University".
  10. ^ "SAPRIN | University of Pretoria".
  11. ^ "AHRI | About Us | Working towards the elimination of HIV and TB disease".
  12. ^ "South African Population Research Infrastructure Network (SAPRIN)".
  13. ^ https://saprin.mrc.ac.za/newsletter/April/CommunityEngagement.pdf
  14. ^ "Gauteng Research Triangle – Understanding the space we inhabit".
  15. ^ "Gauteng Research Triangle – Understanding the space we inhabit". Archived from the original on 2024-05-10.
  16. ^ "South African Population Research Infrastructure Network (SAPRIN)". saprin.mrc.ac.za. Retrieved 2024-08-15.
  17. ^ "South African Population Research Infrastructure Network (SAPRIN)".


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